A good fraction of the questions on this forum raise issues which are philosophical about collecting. They give us all a chance to think about...
It is a very nice coin with a wonderful "Antioch" patina. I sometimes call it "black-and-tan." The mintmark is ANA with a star in the right field,...
In the Republic there were some unusual ways to take a ride. Hop in your biga of snakes and go! [ATTACH] This type from 78 BC, moneyer M....
I think it is a cut down Maximianus (because of the upturned nose distinct to Maximianus). It is not a later "barbarous" piece. I don't know why...
I have read that in the old days serious collectors valued rarity more than most modern collectors who tend to concentrate on condition. An...
Why do some say the "L" is missing? The legend is supposed to be IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG and it is. In the photo the "L" looks more curved than usual,...
It is Valentinian II, 375-392. See here: http://esty.ancients.info/ricix/type31.html for more about the type and more images. There are many...
I am late coming to this thread, but I ranked my top three based on the original posting only: Top: #3 Hadrian drachm # 7: Corinth obol #10:...
John has said it all. This may be a short thread!
John, that coin is really special. It has great detail, excellent strike, and beautiful surfaces. It would be hard to find another one that good....
Justinian is one of the most interesting emperors and there are numerous books written about his reign. Here is my web site on the unusual variety...
Here is a river god from Hieropolis-Kastabala in eastern Cilicia. AE23, 6.90 grams. Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right River god Pyramos...
If anyone gets interested in collecting river gods, the auction catalog Helios 3 (29-30 April, 2009) is essential. Someone assembled an amazing...
Before buying any ancient coin I recommend you go to vcoins.com and search for similar coins. For example, search for "Probus" "All dates". You...
I like Constantine as FIL AVGG. You can read the story here: http://esty.ancients.info/FILAVGG/ [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This is the best variety, with...
Hindsight can be 20/20. Years ago rarity was relatively more important than it is today, in which the main focus is on condition. So, if many...
I have a web page with links to internet dealers who are not just eBay sellers. I did not list dealers on vcoins, rather those with personal web...
I disagree. Simply search both for whatever you want and pick the best option. I think more often it will be vcoins.
Here is one with tongs: [ATTACH] 3.94 grams. 6:30 die axis. 19 mm. Sear 1.367, page 141. Crawford 416/1b. 62 BC. "Given the date of this...
List members have posted small fractional silver coins before. This one (compared to a US cent in a way pioneered by Doug) is 5 mm and 0.235...
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